Pays $211k-$401k — Medical Affairs market median is ~$302k (27 jobs)
Senior Medical Director, Oncology Early Development
About the Role
Pharmaceutical oncology medical director. Early drug development. $211K-$400K. South San Francisco, CA.
Join AbbVie as a Senior Medical Director, Oncology Early Development – $211K-$400K in South San Francisco, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $211K - $400K
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Long-Term Incentive Programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join AbbVie as a Senior Medical Director, Oncology Early Development – $211K-$400K.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Medical Director leads the planning, execution, and interpretation of early-phase clinical trials to support product development. They oversee clinical study integrity, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional team collaboration to ensure high-quality data delivery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree with relevant specialty experience and at least 3 years of clinical trial experience. Completion of a residency program is strongly preferred, along with expertise in oncology and drug development.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context
In California, the Medical Affairs weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$333k (37 salary observations; 37 listings), vs ~$295k nationally (217 salary observations; 264 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$306k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $276k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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